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and carriage of cured herring. They are exhibited by Messrs. 

 C. Stacy- Watson & Co., of Great Yarmouth, who have ob- 

 tained what we understand to be the only diploma for the 

 article in its marketable shape. These herring (which are 

 exhibited in bulk, not as samples or specimens of cured fish, 

 but as packages taken from stock) are * Ham-cured ' by a pro- 

 cess known only to this firm. They also obtained a diploma 

 for their Anti-pilferage Package. This appliance is designed 

 to meet a long-felt want in the trade, that of securing consign- 

 ments of fish from the petty thievery constantly going on 

 amongst the servants of public carriers, much to the annoyance 

 of merchants and consignees. Messrs. C. Stacy- Watson & Co.'s 

 invention differs from the ordinary square box, primarily in its 

 being wedge-shaped. The expediency of this is obvious when 

 we point out that an iron band is passed over the thinner, and 

 knocked down cooper fashion to the thicker part. This of it- 

 self would make the package very secure ; but, in order to 

 render it more so, nails are driven through holes bored in the 

 iron band for that purpose. Herrings thus packed are proof 

 against pilferage ; but in the improbable event of an attempt 

 being made to extract the contents, the appliance is made self- 

 detecting by placing a label over the iron band, and covering 

 the entire surface of the lid, the address card being fastened 

 in the centre of the label and over the band. Thus protected, 

 the package is safe, and in the case of any tampering a sure 

 clue is afforded to the discovery of the delinquent ; and when 

 the advantage is considered, viz., the receipt of goods well packed 

 and in perfect condition, there is not the least doubt that they 

 will reap their reward in an increased demand for their excel- 

 lently cured and securely packed commodities." Eastern 

 Daily Press, May 7th, 1881. 



" Messrs. C. Stacy-Watson & Co., of Yarmouth, are to the 

 fore with cured goods, and what is termed their ' Anti-pilferage' 

 package, for both of which they have secured diplomas. All 

 can test the eatables for themselves, and we recommend a trial. 

 The box, however, must be seen or used to be appreciated as 

 it ought to be. It is one of the simplest and best inventions 

 we have seen for many a day, and perfectly calculated to 



